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EduCatalyst Africa
Educatalyst Africa podcast explores the triumphs, challenges, and solutions within the educational landscape of Africa. We aim to spotlight transformative solutions that can stimulate Africa’s development through top-notch equitable and inclusive education. We will have deep conversations with some of the most brilliant minds in and outside of Africa. Hosted by Nneka Otokwala, a Nigerian lawyer and development enthusiast with a passion for building sustainable and equitable education systems in Africa. Nneka has over 15 years of legal experience and is currently with the World Bank Group.*
*Opinions expressed by Nneka in this podcast are solely hers and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the World Bank Group.
EduCatalyst Africa
Designing Teacher Training for the Future: Lessons from Finland's Digital Pedagogy Journey
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In this episode, Nneka is joined by Jussi-Pekka Jarvinen to explore how Finland’s approach to digital pedagogy is reshaping teacher training for the future. Drawing on Jussi-Pekka’s experience in education innovation, the conversation unpacks how educators can be better equipped to teach in technology-enabled learning environments without losing the human essence of education.
Together, they examine the role of teacher preparedness, policy alignment, and continuous professional development in building resilient education systems. The discussion highlights practical lessons from Finland’s journey that can inform global and African education contexts, offering valuable insights into designing teacher training models that are adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready.
